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A Veiled Antiquity (Torie O'Shea #2)
Torie O'Shea investigates the tangled roots of an ancient family tree.
Torie O'Shea-- genealogist and amateur sleuth-- is having a killer of a day. The town gossip spreads the word that her sweet wheelchair-bound mother is having an affair-- with the sheriff! Then quiet Marie Dijon is found dead at the foot of her basement stairs. Did she fall? Was she pushed? All Torie kno...more
Torie O'Shea-- genealogist and amateur sleuth-- is having a killer of a day. The town gossip spreads the word that her sweet wheelchair-bound mother is having an affair-- with the sheriff! Then quiet Marie Dijon is found dead at the foot of her basement stairs. Did she fall? Was she pushed? All Torie kno...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
May 15th 1998
by Minotaur Books
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Continuing on my path to try out books that include a genealogical theme. This is my second read in the Victoria O'Shea series written by Rett MacPherson.
I'm either getting more used to the concept of a genealogist running around chasing murderers, or this author put together a group of characters and venues that actually work. The stories are set in a charming little tourist town in Missouri, with characters requisite to a good small town and oddly similar to the one in which I grew up--the loc...more
I'm either getting more used to the concept of a genealogist running around chasing murderers, or this author put together a group of characters and venues that actually work. The stories are set in a charming little tourist town in Missouri, with characters requisite to a good small town and oddly similar to the one in which I grew up--the loc...more
A light and easy genealogical mystery. Although sometimes the language, especially in the beginning, is silly (Torie having long conversations with herself about nothing; her daughter running into a house in one sentence and the next she's suddenly back holding hands with Torie at the door, etc.), the characters are lovable and grow on you. The mystery is OK. Marie, a woman who had lived in New Kassel for 2 years, is found dead at the bottom of a flight of stairs. Was it an accident, or murder?...more
The last one of my grown-up Nancy Drew books. Maybe I will read more at some other time. Torie O'Shea, (Victory) genealogist and amateur sleuth, is having a killer of a day. The town gossip spreads the word that her sweet wheelchair-bound mother is having an affair--with the sheriff? Then quiet Marie Dijon is found dead at the foot of her basement stairs. Did she fall? Was she pushed. Torie sets out to answer all of the questions and of course finds the solutions to all of the town's problems. I...more
MacPherson writes chatty mysteries set in a quaint Missouri town overlooking the Mississippi River. Amateur sleuth Victory "Torie" O'Shea works for the local history society as a researcher and tour guide.
Amazon recommended this series to me several years ago. The first book, Family Skeletons, wasn't all that great but when I found a cheap used copy of the second book I decided to give MacPherson another look. I won't make that mistake again but, if you enjoyed Nancy Drew as a child, you might e...more
Amazon recommended this series to me several years ago. The first book, Family Skeletons, wasn't all that great but when I found a cheap used copy of the second book I decided to give MacPherson another look. I won't make that mistake again but, if you enjoyed Nancy Drew as a child, you might e...more
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This outing in the Tori O'Shea mystery series was a little too complicated for my taste. I thought of Davinci Code as I read it, though it wasn't nearly That convoluted. This is the second in the series, and it wasn't the best, in my opinion. Still, it was a fun read and didn't involve too much concentration. I love the relationships in these books. All the townspeople and her family are people you'd want around you. I can always visualize people we've known.
Despite a rather unsatisfactory ending, this historical/genealogical mystery, second in a series, is delightful. Torie O'Shea helps at the New Kassel historical society and does genealogical and historical research, when she's not dealing with her rambunctious family. When a local woman dies in a fall, Torie finds herself in the woman's house and raises questions about how accidental it was.
This is the second book of a series centered on the main character, Torie O'Shea, a genealogist and town historian who can't seem to help getting involved in investigating mysterious deaths in their little town. Torie is a wonderfully likable character, and this cozy mystery was a quick and enjoyable read. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series.
I like Torie and her family and friends and I really like the combining of genealogy with a mystery so yes, I enjoyed this book.
It was a bit far-fetched, bringing in The Man in the Iron Mask, French royalty and long lost treasure but it was a lot of fun to read. Oh, and Torie is starting to come to terms with her Mom's new beau, the Sheriff!
I'll keep going with this series.
It was a bit far-fetched, bringing in The Man in the Iron Mask, French royalty and long lost treasure but it was a lot of fun to read. Oh, and Torie is starting to come to terms with her Mom's new beau, the Sheriff!
I'll keep going with this series.
Average little cozy mystery featuring Torie O'Shea. As usual, nosy Torie involves herself in what appears to be an accidental death of Marie Djion. However, Marie's family tree and old French documents lead Torie to believe Marie was murdered.
Although Torie neglects her children a little too much for my taste, I liked her and the other characters in the story. The mystery was good and the action was well-paced. I'll look for more in this series.
Another reviewer called it her grownup Nancy Drew series and I love the comparison. I love mysteries and I love genealogy and I really enjoy the combination in these books.
Another genealogical mystery, this one involving French aristocracy and a hidden treasure believed to be hidden right there in New Kassel, Missouri!
This was a good story that kept me guessing. The one thing I had some trouble with was keeping all the characters straight.
Mar 05, 2010
Rebecca
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
mystery lovers
Recommended to Rebecca by:
my mother
Shelves:
rmr-project
I still find the main character annoying otherwise the story is well told.
Fun mystery. Planning on reading more by this author.
Torie #2
Another good read in the Torie O'Shea series. My third and I'll keep reading about the characters and mysteries in New Kassel.
How many books are there about genealogists? This series combines mystery and family history in stories that don't always have a murder to solve.
This is the second book that features Torie, pregnant and loving Dr. Pepper, in another genealogical cozy mystery. Great read!
The Goodreads description is way chessier than the book actually is. It's a fun little mystery.
Another fun book from MacPherson. As a fellow genealogist, I find her little family mysteries fascinating!
Fun and quick moving :) I got in trouble for laughing out loud so much. Mind you it's a quick read, don't expect a long involved novel. This is lovely brain candy :)
May 06, 2013
JER
marked it as to-read
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